Author: Renae

Seared Ahi on Spinach Salad & Shrimp Kabob

Spring is here! So as I strolled through the meat and butcher area, searching for deals, I jumped on Ahi for $6.99 a pound. I just needed a decent sized steak and I knew right a way what I’d do with it! As for the kabob, I always buy a […]

Simple Sugar Cookies – Just in time for Easter!

The most amazing and simple sugar cookie, ever! Shoot, make some green frosting and do a batch for St. Patrick’s Day. Why not? We made half our batch with fresh lemon juice and they were super yummo. You can do so much with these. It really is a great base […]

Saturday Night Bean Burritos with Cream Cheese

I know these aren’t fancy and I know you’re probably thinking, “that’s not a meal”. Maybe you’re right, but really, until you’ve tried ’em, you just don’t know. Make these once and I promise, you’ll do them over and over again. Saturday night movie night has never been so yummy […]

Beer Brats with Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese

Some days call for simple. Hot dogs could do the trick, but ewe! Just because we’re on a budget, doesn’t mean we have to eat like children. Oh yeah! Children like hot dogs! Well, they can eat them while we eat beer brats! But just so you know, my kids […]

Chicken Fried Steak with Cheddar Scalloped Potatoes

My husband LOVES chicken fried steak. I LOVE scalloped potatoes. I wasn’t sure what the kids would think, but man o’ man, they ate it up. Especially the gravy. I have a trick, or shall I say secret. Can you keep a secret? Well, you can’t have the secret till […]